France receives tax break for game developers

The European Union has approved tax breaks for game development in France, …

With gaming becoming an economic force, France has been trying to arrange a tax break for their games industry with the European Union, asking that it receive the same advantages the film industry enjoys. The European Commission has agreed to the request, and now France's film industry and game development are on the same economic level.

"Given in particular the small market shares of the manufacturers
covered by the measure, the Commission is satisfied that the aid will
have a limited effect on competition and on trade between the Member States," said the Commission.

The EU has stated that only games meeting the "criteria of quality, originality and contribute to cultural diversity," will receive the tax breaks, with the program running for four years. While those caveats may lead to some economic incentives to create a certain type of game, it could also lead to a stronger game development community in France.